The used-car market has a funny way of humbling new-car pricing, and right now it’s serving up one of the more striking examples in the grand-tourer segment. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL 43 is the entry-level variant of Mercedes’ glamorous drop-top, packing a hybrid-assisted 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder along with a thoroughly modern equipment list. The catch? It asks $112,550 before you’ve even glanced at the options sheet — a sobering sum for a car running on four cylinders.
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